Question

independent practice
what was the outcome of the battle at sea between the union ship monitor and the confederate ship virginia?
a. both ships retreated without firing a shot.
b. the union won.
c. the south won.
d. neither side won.

Explanation:

The Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack (Virginia) was an 1862 Civil War naval clash. Both ironclad ships exchanged heavy fire but neither was able to sink the other. The battle ended with no clear victor as both sides disengaged without a decisive win.

Answer:

D. Neither side won.